CD Reader and CDROM

This document introduces Digital's CD Reader and CDROM technology, presenting it as a revolutionary solution for information distribution. It explains that the system is designed for high-capacity, read-only data storage, offering 600 Mbytes per disk. The publication details the benefits of the technology, including:

• Efficiency: Offers a cost-effective alternative to microfiche, paper archives, and dial-up databases for stable, infrequently changing data.
• Performance: Provides fast access and transfer rates superior to floppy disks, with the convenience of local access on a workstation.
• Durability: The master-and-replicate manufacturing process and the contactless reading mechanism ensure long-lasting media that is easy to ship and store.
• Integrity: Features robust error correction (ECC and CRC) to ensure data reliability comparable to magnetic disks.

Technically, the CD Reader integrates with MicroVAX or VAXstation systems via a Q-bus controller, providing a complete, quiet, and reliable tabletop solution for office environments.